Tips help ensure homes are safe for seniors this holiday season

6:22 PM,
Dec. 20, 2013

One of the best safety devices available for elderly people is a device that has a push-button that can be activated in case of an emergency. One of the most common uses is to call for someone in case of a fall with no one nearby.

Written by

Shereen Siewert
Daily Herald Media

For many people, the holidays are a time of twinkling lights, sparkling snow and mugs of hot cocoa by the fire, but they also are a time to keep an eye on seniors to be sure they stay safe in their homes throughout the cold winter months.

Icy steps and walkways as well as wet, slippery floors can increase the risks of dangerous falls that can lead to severe injuries such as hip fractures. Falls are the leading cause of injury death among people age 65 and older, according to the National Safety Council website. During the winter months, calls to assist elderly people who have fallen increase, said ...